Hyderabad has emerged as the top destination for US Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India during 2025, capturing a dominant share as multinational corporations reshape their talent strategies in response to tightening immigration policies.
Recent industry data reveals that more than 60 new US GCCs were established across India in 2025, representing a 45% increase over 2023 levels. This surge reflects a strategic pivot by American companies toward local hiring and offshore operations amid changes in US immigration rules.
The shift comes as H-1B visa application costs have risen and a restructured selection system now places greater emphasis on specialized roles. These policy adjustments have prompted firms to reduce dependence on cross-border talent movement and expand their India footprint instead.
Hyderabad accounted for approximately 42% of all new US GCCs set up in India in 2025, making it the clear leader among Indian cities. Bengaluru followed with 35%, while Pune and Chennai each captured 8% of the share. Delhi-NCR and Mumbai together contributed around 5%, with Tier-2 cities accounting for the remaining 2%.
The sectoral distribution of new GCCs established in 2025 shows diversified corporate priorities. Technology and Software led with approximately 35%, followed by Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) at 20%. Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and Restaurants accounted for 15%, while Healthcare and Life Sciences represented 12%. Manufacturing and Industrial sectors contributed 10%, with other sectors making up the remaining 3%.
Industry experts attribute Hyderabad’s leadership position to several factors including a rapidly expanding talent pool across technology and corporate services, competitive operating costs compared to other metros, robust infrastructure, business-friendly policies, and proximity to premier academic institutions.
India’s broader GCC ecosystem continues to attract capability centres from multiple geographies and sectors, supporting innovation, research and development, finance, and analytics roles. The country now hosts GCCs established by numerous Fortune 500 firms, employing hundreds of thousands of professionals across various functions.
Industry forecasts suggest the expansion will continue, with projections indicating 75 to 80 new GCCs could be added in 2026 as firms deepen their offshore capabilities in response to global economic and strategic pressures.
